Tagged: Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line (BPCL)

A cruise line is sending a ship down to Louisiana to house workers who are helping restore power after Hurricane Ida passed through the region earlier this week. Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line has entered into a charter agreement with Louisiana power company Entergy Corporation to house 1,500+ workers on their cruise ship “Grand Classica”. (cruisefever.net)

Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line has announced the appointment of Anita Mitchell as vice president of external affairs and new business development. (cruiseindustrynews.com)

Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line has received a green light from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to conduct a simulated sailing, however, the test cruise previously scheduled to set sail on June 25, will now leave a few days later. (fox4now.com)

A step forward to cruises setting sail once again, which has taken a huge hit during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Port of Palm Beach is scheduled to lead the nation in resuming cruises, planned for July 2. (cw34.com)

Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line crew members who worked without pay during the pandemic may finally be compensated. A federal judge in Miami approved a settlement agreement between the workers and the cruise line last week, paving the way for relief. (miamiherald.com)

Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line’s Grand Celebration is likely heading to the end of her cruise career as the ship is rumored to have been sold for scrap and is currently sailing toward India, where the 1987-built vessel is expected to arrive in early January. (cruiseindustrynews.com)

Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line, the only operator of daily two-night cruises to the Bahamas, announced the promotion of Lisa Schillig to senior vice president of operations. (more…)

Cruise ship Grand Celebration anchors off Palm Beach with mechanical problems. Meanwhile a crew member sues, alleging employees were forced to work without pay or tickets to home countries. (palmbeachpost.com)

Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line today (April 24, 2020) announced an update to its sailing schedule. Sailings will resume onboard Grand Celebration on June 13th and onboard Grand Classica on July 10th. (more…)

Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line has made the decision to move the Grand Classica to a wet dock for March, April and May, trimming capacity. “We sent the Grand Classica (on cruises) to Nassau because of the hurricane last year. It started doing well, but the (business environment) is causing anxiety,” said Oneil Khosa, CEO of Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line. (cruiseindustrynews.com)

Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line is inviting travelers to kick off the New Year by booking an escape “or two” to paradise! Available now for sailings through June 30, 2020, travelers can escape to warmer weather and sunnier skies while enjoying 20 percent off relaxing spa treatments, specialty dining, Wi-Fi, a $20 onboard credit, five drinks for just $20 and kids sail FREE. (more…)

Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line announced the details surrounding its largest, most exciting webinar ever, taking place December 12th from 2-3 p.m. EST. (more…)

Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line, the only provider of two-night cruises to Grand Bahama Island and Nassau, and the originator of the unique Cruise & Stay Program, announced details around its second ArtSea Cruise Experience, one of the largest artistic experiences at sea. (more…)